Matcha Ice Cream

Yes, I did make an ice cream with green tea. And I have no regrets. If you know me well, you might know that I’m not a fan of green tea. It’s just not my thing. But matcha ice cream? It has been a jaw-dropping delicious surprise for me.

green tea ice cream in bowl bowl on wooden table

This is ultra-smooth and creamy ice cream, with the fresh, slightly earthy flavor that makes matcha so unique. More refreshing than it is sweet, matcha ice cream tastes like a creamy scoop of iced green tea.

When I shared this with several families at this summer’s ice cream party, the matcha ice cream was a shocking-to-me hit with several of the kids. If an adult likes green tea, they’ll likely enjoy this ice cream. But the kids? I wasn’t expecting this one to be very popular with them.

And if I’m being honest, I was genuinely surprised that I liked this ice cream as much as I did. I kept going back to the freezer to taste it again. How I can enjoy this ice cream so much and still not enjoy green tea is a mystery.

And if you happen to already be a fan of green tea? I can guarantee with a fairly high level of certainty that you will love this matcha ice cream recipe.

With just milk, cream, sugar, a pinch of salt, a little vanilla, and of course, plenty of vibrant green matcha powder, you can make an unforgettable ice cream. (I bought this matcha powder to make the ice cream, but any matcha you enjoy drinking should work well in this recipe. ) And since matcha is the star of the show here, it gives the ice cream a gorgeous, natural green color.

While I love that this ice cream isn’t especially sweet, you can easily adjust the sugar for a sweeter ice cream. Or, if you want an extra-strong kick from the green tea, feel free to whisk in an extra spoonful of matcha.

green tea ice cream in bowl on wooden table with blue napkin

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Servings: 8 servings

Place the matcha powder in a saucepan and whisk to remove any lumps. Add a splash of milk and whisk again until the powder is completely dissolved. Gradually whisk in the remaining milk. Gradually whisk in the cream.
Add the sugar and whisk to combine. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
Pour the cold mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.

Calories: 310kcal · Carbohydrates: 22g · Protein: 6g · Fat: 23g · Saturated Fat: 14g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6g · Cholesterol: 71mg · Sodium: 64mg · Potassium: 103mg · Sugar: 22g · Vitamin A: 1205IU · Vitamin C: 0.4mg · Calcium: 77mg · Iron: 1mg